Tuesday, August 31, 2010

(NEWS) US Congressmen: Turkey’s New Stance On Israel Welcome

"Jewish leaders say words need to be backed up with action, more changes needed.

WASHINGTON – Following the visit of a Turkish delegation to Washington, members of the US Congress and Jewish community are noting a change in Turkey’s rhetoric, but stress that words have to be backed up with actions.

After Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Feridun Sinirlioglu held meetings with key officials at the White House, State Department and Treasury as well as with representatives of US Jewish organizations last week, Turkish officials were quoted in the Turkish press making positive statements about Israel and the relationship between the two countries."












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